Technologist - Fall Arrest

Satra Technology; Northampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25-30 days annual leave

Life assurance

Group personal pension plan

Income protection

Free parking

Flexible working hours

Job summary

SATRA is seeking a full-time Technologist to join the Safety Product Testing department. The role focuses on fall protection PPE, coordinating and performing tests on harnesses, lanyards, connectors, and related equipment, with potential involvement in other PPE areas over time.

You will write test reports, liaise with customers, and assist in audits while ensuring compliance with international standards. Full training provided; travel across the UK and overseas is required.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths minimum grade C.
• Willing to travel UK/overseas with valid driving licence and passport.
• Highly organised, enthusiastic and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Write electronic reports containing results of physical testing and communicate to customers.
• Coordinate testing activities, prepare documentation and update internal systems.
• Customer liaison via email, telephone and in person.
• Answer customer enquiries, provide quotations and support.
• Read and understand international standards for testing PPE.
• Arrange test visits on SATRA premises or at customer sites in the UK or overseas (up to 50% offsite).
• Arrange and conduct audits at manufacturers' sites for production control.
• Work outdoors at ground level and at height for prolonged periods.
• Continuously improve SATRA's facilities and procedures to grow the business.
• Carry out routine physical testing to deadlines and record results.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Word

Organised

Time management

Attention to detail

Customer liaison

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Mathematics

Job description

We have a full-time vacancy for a Technologist to work in our Safety Product Testing department.

About The Department

SATRA's Safety Product Testing team conducts testing on a wide range of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for a global customer base, to ensure products meet a minimum level of protection.

PPE tested includes gloves, fall protection, motorcycle garments, high visibility clothing, eyewear, helmets, hearing protection, chainsaw garments, kneepads, sports protection, plus many more.

The department consists of a number of accredited laboratories, housing a range of test equipment and machines, used by the team to test the physical properties of PPE against International and European standards.

Results from testing are reported to customers and used for their product development or to apply for CE or UKCA certification.

The Safety Product Testing team consists of around 25 multiskilled technicians, technologists and other support staff, arranging and conducting the testing of PPE.

About The Role

This Technologist vacancy is predominantly for the Fall Protection PPE area and will involve arranging the testing of items such as harnesses, lanyards, connectors, anchors and many more pieces of equipment for working at height. There may also be a requirement to be involved in other PPE areas over time.

• Writing electronic reports containing results of physical testing conducted and communicate to customers
• Conduct administrative tasks relating to testing activities, including coordinating schedules, preparing documentation and updating internal systems
• Customer liaison via email, over telephone and in person
• Answering customer enquiries, technical questions, providing quotations and support
• Read, learn and understand international standards for testing PPE
• Arrange test visits either hosting on SATRA premises or on customer premises in the UK or overseas (offsite visits up to 50% annually)
• Arrange and conduct audits at manufactures sites for their production control process
• Working outside at ground level and at height for prolonged periods
• Continuous improvement of SATRA's facilities and procedure, continually seeking opportunities to develop and grow the business
• Carry out routine physical testing in accordance with International and European standards to deadlines
• Operation of test equipment to generate results which are recorded in hard copy and electronic form.

Full training will be provided for all aspects of the role where required.

You will possess GCSE's (or equivalent) in the subjects of English and Mathematics, minimum grade C.

Ability to travel both in the UK and overseas with valid driving licence and valid passport.

You must be highly organised, enthusiastic and able to work independently and as part of a team.

You should be competent in the use of Microsoft Office products, in particular MS Excel and MS Word.

Be able to accurately follow testing procedures and methods.

You will need to demonstrate excellent time management skills and to possess a flexible approach to working being able to respond to changing deadlines and priorities.

You will need to have a keen eye for detail and be methodical when making electronic entries onto systems and when completing paperwork.

Able and willing to undertake physical setting up of test arrangements at ground level or working at height.

Experience working with customers.

Administrative experience with excellent record keeping, data entry and document management skills.

Desirable Experience

• Strong administrative and organisational experience
• Working at height / fall protection PPE
• Industrial roof construction/ factory auditing
• Use of forklift truck
• Working with standards/understanding of quality systems (ISO 17025)
• Understanding of mechanics/physics
• Experience of travel

Staff benefits include 25 - 30 days (service related) annual leave; life assurance; a group personal pension plan; income protection; free parking; flexible working hours.

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